LAKEWOOD – For those on hand Tuesday at the second evening of Tim Tebow-mania in Lakewood, there wasn’t a portion of his performance that that failed to be lauded and/or documented.

Every batting practice offering laced into the gap off Tebow’s 34-inch Rawlings model bat – painted pink in honor of Mother’s Day – was captured by the multitude of mobile phone camera eyes aimed at him from the stadium seats.

Each long drive that fell just shy of the 400-foot sign in straight away center field sent waves of jubilant cheers and praise over the diamond at FirstEnergy Park from the early-bird onlookers, who made it out for Game 1 of the twi-night double header between the BlueClaws and Columbia Fireflies.

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After his practice round, Tebow led a procession of video camera-toting reporters from the batting cage to visitors’ dugout, capturing each step the former Heisman Trophy winner took.

They continued to roll on his ensuing work in the field, securing shots for their evening reports of Tebow retrieving batted balls in left field, and the Fireflies pitching staff operating in unison, mimicking the 27-year old’s every move in jest.

A chorus of camera shutters fired as Tebow strolled into foul territory down the third base line for 15 minutes of autograph signing, before jogging back into the clubhouse… and this was all before the first official pitch of the night was even thrown.

For one Point Pleasant native in the audience on Monday, Tebow’s impact can be traced back to a statement the former University of Florida quarterback made on Sept. 27, 2008, in a postgame news conference following an unexpected Gators loss.

“From the first time I saw him play, watching him on the field and the way he conducted himself off the field, it was just very inspiring, and that speech he made just drove it home,” 21-year old Joseph Johnson said of Tebow and his famed address, which spoke of the setback, how he and his teammates would overcome the loss, and ultimately was followed by the Gators winning a BCS national championship.

“Seeing the way he rebounded from that point, the focus, the work ethic and his conduct, it was very inspiring to me and is still an inspiration to me. Because it showed who he was as a person. It showed his passion for the game and how if you put in the work you can overcome obstacles. And you still see that passion from him here. He brought it from the football field to the baseball diamond and as a fan I really appreciate that. He’s not doing this for money or fame… he’s playing baseball because he’s passionate about it.”

As passionate as Tebow appears to be about his own athletic ventures, many of those in the stands on Monday were equally impassioned about the appearance of this iconic figure in Lakewood.

“I’m just a fan of Tim Tebow. There’s no other reason why I’m here tonight than to see him,” said Jordan D’Alessio, 21, of Toms River. “I’ve been a fan of his at every level. I have all of his jerseys, from the Gators to the Broncos, the Jets, the Patriots, and now the Mets organization.

"I know he was with the Eagles too, but as a Giants fan, I couldn’t bring myself to get that one."

When asked about the allure of Tebow, D’Alessio took the conversation beyond his sporting exploits, and spoke to the character of the former first round draft selection of the Denver Broncos.

“He’s a just humble person,” D’Alessio added. “Despite the fame and the success at each level, he’s never let that change who he is at heart. He doesn’t brag about his achievements. He doesn’t take them for granted. He’s giving of himself and his time, and is passionate about everything he does, whether that be playing football, baseball, or analyzing it on TV. He’s a role model of how to conduct yourself in your own life, with modesty and passion.”

Though they cheered him regardless, Tebow had a modest showing at the plate in the opening game of Monday’s doubleheader, finishing 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, while leaving three runners in scoring position. He was not in the starting lineup for Game 2.